Nonprofit · EIN 52-1828939
ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Also known as ACCR COMM OF CAREER SCHLS & COLLEGE
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,609,444 | $6,879,470 | $1,729,974 | $32,600,268 | $7,231,386 | $25,368,882 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,963,702 | $6,744,668 | $1,219,034 | $29,441,500 | $6,635,773 | $22,805,727 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,391,620 | $6,486,471 | $905,149 | $28,439,704 | $7,774,899 | $20,664,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $6,905,852
- Investment income
- $1,647,145
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $811,297
- Other revenue
- $56,447
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $748,199
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,276,540
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,993,721
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $68,809
- Accounting fees
- $86,641
- Occupancy
- $485,571
- Travel
- $961,373
- Depreciation
- $31,842
- Program services (functional)
- $5,704,847
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,174,623
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,441,500
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,600,268
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,231,386
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,368,882
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $96,728
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,846,686
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,215,778
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $153,104
- Gross receipts
- $10,615,855
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 36
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHALE MCCOMIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $343,374 | $88,469 |
| ANNE P SANTALLA | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 37.5 | $206,989 | $65,878 |
| ALICIA DEMARTINI | DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $166,614 | $52,508 |
| KAREN MARCINSKI | DIRECTOR OF COMMISSION AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $161,194 | $50,482 |
| ELLENI KASSA | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $107,567 | $29,506 |
| DAN LEVINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $10,000 | $0 |
| KATHRYN DODGE | PUBLIC COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $10,000 | $0 |
| TOMMY MOSLEY | PUBLIC COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $10,000 | $0 |
| RON HANSEN | PUBLIC COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $5,000 | $0 |
| DAKENYA DOUGLAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN NAPLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE ZELLNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PALACIOUS | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CANO | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE CLEMENTS | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE OSIO | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROMANO | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BRANDON SHEDRON | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHALE MCCOMIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $310,100 | $86,455 |
| ANNE P SANTALLA | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 37.5 | $174,177 | $63,569 |
| ALICIA DEMARTINI | DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $131,154 | $48,597 |
| KAREN MARCINSKI | DIRECTOR OF COMMISSION AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $119,643 | $45,993 |
| KEVIN RUDEEN | PUBLIC COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $11,325 | $0 |
| DAN LEVINSON | PUBLIC COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $10,611 | $0 |
| KATHRYN DODGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $10,000 | $0 |
| TOMMY MOSLEY | PUBLIC COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $10,000 | $0 |
| DAKENYA DOUGLAS | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $851 | $0 |
| WAYNE ZELLNER | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $646 | $0 |
| VICKIE CLEMENTS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SANDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROMANO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VUSALA ARANJO | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN NAPLES | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE OSIO | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL PALACIOS | SCHOOL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHALE MCCOMIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $323,585 | $78,719 |
| ANNE P SANTALLA | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 37.5 | $200,190 | $59,781 |
| ALICIA DEMARTINI | DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $141,036 | $45,696 |
| KAREN MARCINSKI | DIRECTOR OF COMMISSION AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $140,557 | $43,378 |
| ALLANA MARX - DIR | OF INST. REV. & DEV. (UNTIL 5/2023) Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $135,932 | $43,007 |
| JOANNE WENZEL - VICE CHAIR | THEN COMMISSIONER (TRANS. @ 5/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $15,129 | $0 |
| KEVIN RUDEEN | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $11,576 | $0 |
| KATHRYN DODGE - COMMISSIONER | THEN VICE CHAIR (TRANS. @ 5/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $11,015 | $0 |
| CEDRIC PAGE | COMMISSIONER (UNTIL 6/2023) Trustee or director | 4 | $10,623 | $0 |
| NORBERT KREUZER | COMMISSIONER (UNTIL 6/2023) Trustee or director | 4 | $7,316 | $0 |
| DAKENYA DOUGLAS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $4,172 | $0 |
| VICKIE CLEMENTS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $2,843 | $0 |
| KATIE OSIO | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $2,412 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROMANO | COMMISSIONER (FROM 7/2022) Trustee or director | 4 | $2,389 | $0 |
| SUSAN NAPLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $2,339 | $0 |
| JESSICA SANDERS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 4 | $2,174 | $0 |
| WAYNE ZELLNER | COMMISSIONER (FROM 7/2022) Trustee or director | 4 | $1,503 | $0 |
| VUSALA ARANJO | COMMISSIONER (FROM 7/2022) Trustee or director | 4 | $1,011 | $0 |
| CAROL PALACIOS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $329 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2101 WILSON BLVD STE 302, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-3062
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHALE S MCCOMIS, 2101 WILSON BOULEVARD 302, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
- Signed the 990
- MICHALE S MCCOMIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (703) 247-4212
- Website
- WWW.ACCSC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATION THAT ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE.
Program accomplishments
- ACCREDITATION: ACCSC IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT ACCREDITING AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATION THAT ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE. AS AN ACCREDITING AGENCY, ACCSC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE CAPABLE OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THEIR CHOSEN CAREERS. THE ACCREDITING PROCESS ALSO ASSURES STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC THAT HIGH STANDARDS OF CAREER EDUCATION ARE BEING MET.Expenses $4,151,152 · revenue $6,365,737
- MEETINGS: ACCSC PROVIDES FUNCTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE ACCSC MEMBERSHIP OF APPROXIMATELY 584 SCHOOLS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE COSTS TO ACCSC IN CONDUCTING FOUR MEETINGS A YEAR TO REVIEW THE ACTIVE MEMBER SCHOOLS AS A PART OF THE CYCLE FOR RE-ACCREDITATION. NEW APPLICANT SCHOOLS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED FOR INITIAL ACCREDITATION AT THESE MEETINGS. OTHER MEMBER SCHOOLS ARE ALSO REVIEWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, CHANGE OF LOCATION, SATELLITE LOCATION, COMMISSION DIRECTED ACTIVITIES, ETC. ACCSC ALSO SPONSORS AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (PDC) DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS' EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS. THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PDC ARE INCLUDED IN THESE EXPENSES.Expenses $784,100
- WORKSHOPS: WORKSHOP EXPENSES ARE FOR FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO HOST APPROXIMATELY TEN WORKSHOPS EACH FISCAL YEAR. TYPES OF WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: ACCREDITATION WORKSHOPS, WHICH ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS AND INITIAL APPLICANTS; TEAM LEADER WORKSHOPS; AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING WORKSHOPS.Expenses $657,574 · revenue $399,515
- INFORMATION: INFORMATION FOSTERS KNOWLEDGE OF, AND STIMULATES INTEREST IN, ACCSC AND ACCREDITATION; A MEANS OF DISSEMINATING TO SCHOOL MEMBERS TRENDS, SUCCESSES BY SCHOOLS, AND OTHER INFORMATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST SCHOOLS IN BECOMING BETTER AWARE OF EDUCATIONAL ISSUES AND ONGOING ACCREDITATION ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES ALL MISCELLANEOUS OUTSIDE PRINTING COSTS; THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT; ANALYSIS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA BROCHURE; UPDATING AND PUBLISHING THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION; AND AUTHORING AND MAINTAINING THE "MONOGRAPH AND "BLUEPRINT" SERIES.Expenses $112,021 · revenue $140,600
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1828939
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,600,268
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,615,855
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,609,444 | $6,879,470 | $32,600,268 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,963,702 | $6,744,668 | $29,441,500 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,391,620 | $6,486,471 | $28,439,704 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,713,120 | $6,564,975 | $23,215,893 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1828939).
Questions about ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
- What is the EIN of ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES is 52-1828939.
- Is ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHALE S MCCOMIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $343,374 (MICHALE MCCOMIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ACCREDITATION ALLIANCE OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,609,444, expenses of $6,879,470 and total assets of $32,600,268 at year end.
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